The Face of Revenge
Elise Ford thought her future was secure—until Damon Laurent, the CEO she was about to marry, broke their engagement when his ex, Vivienne Moreau, returned to his life. Heartbroken and betrayed, Elise walks away from everything, determined to start anew.
But Adrian Laurent, Damon's irresistible and dangerous younger brother, isn't ready to let her go. He pulls her back into a world she tried to leave behind, offering both comfort and complications. As feelings resurface between them, Elise must confront the truth about the life she once wanted—and the lies that tore it all apart.
Lies unravel. Loyalties break. And Elise must decide whether to fight for the love that betrayed her... or walk away before it destroys her completely.
When the past refuses to stay buried, can Elise trust her heart one last time? Or will she risk it all for a future that may never be hers?
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Chapter: Chapter 21Chapter 21: A Seat at the TableElise's POVI stepped forward. "We need to talk," I said. "It's about the Laurents."Rigo's eyes widened briefly, flicking between me and Isla, then landing on Luke, who was already halfway up the stairs. "Oh," he said, his voice trailing off as if something had just clicked. He rubbed the back of his neck, unease written in his posture, but he didn't make a move. "I see."Before I could speak, Luke's voice broke the silence, low and unwavering. "I've got nothing to do with the Laurents anymore." His words landed between us like a door slamming shut. Without waiting for any response, he turned and ascended the stairs, his movements deliberate and final. His figure disappeared into the shadows of the upper floor.Isla stepped forward, her
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Chapter: Chapter 20Chapter 20: The Insider's EchoElise's POV"We're looking for a journalist. Luke Navarro. Ever heard of him?" Isla didn't waste any time. Lia's expression barely changed, but I could tell the question had hit a nerve. She tilted her head slightly, as if weighing the name in her mind. "Luke Navarro?" she said slowly. "Can't say I have, but..." She trailed off, thinking. "Why are you asking about a journalist? You two working on something big?"Isla didn't hesitate. "Well, actually, I'm planning on going back to school. Fashion, but on the ops and legal side. Might even do my dissertation on how the media handles brand issues."I saw Lia's eyebrow raise, a flicker of surprise crossing her face. "You, Isla, studying?" There was amusement in her voice, but it didn't quite
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Chapter: Chapter 19Chapter 19: Loose ThreadsElise's POVIsla was practically buzzing with energy across from me, her bright yellow scarf a stark contrast to the overcast sky. She leaned forward, her chin resting in her palm, eyes glinting with curiosity. "So..." she started, voice low, but the excitement crackling underneath. "What does Adrian think about all this?"I glanced up at her, momentarily lost in the thought of Adrian. The weight of everything, his involvement, the plan—it felt like a tight knot in my chest. "He's helping," I said finally, keeping my voice steady. "He went back to the Laurents. Playing the broken son, trying to worm his way back in."Isla's eyebrows shot up, and she sat back, her chair creaking under her sudden shift. "Wait, what? He's actually going back there? That's... insane."
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Chapter: Chapter 18Chapter 18: Tangled TruthsElise's POVThe café smelled like fresh espresso and rain-soaked pavement, an afternoon that felt like a memory even as it was happening. I spotted Isla in the corner, her hair pulled back into a sleek bun, a bright yellow scarf wrapped around her neck like a burst of sunshine. As soon as she saw me, her eyes lit up, and she waved furiously."Elise!" she cried, jumping halfway out of her seat and pulling me into a tight hug. "God, I missed you. How are you? Really?"I chuckled softly, wrapping my arms around her. "I'm fine, Isla. You don't have to look at me like I'm about to break."She pulled away, holding me at arm's length, her eyes scanning my face with that familiar, intense scrutiny. "I do. I feel so guilty, Elise. I should've checked
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Chapter: Chapter 17Chapter 17: Old Wounds, New ResolveElise's POVThe clink of forks scraping plates filled the penthouse dining room.Adrian sat at the head of the table, cutting his steak with short, deliberate strokes. Mateo hovered at the side, stabbing aggressively at a pile of mashed potatoes like they owed him money.I picked at my food, appetite absent."So," Adrian said, not looking up, "how'd the wild goose chase go?"I sighed. "Is it so obvious that I failed?""Your face screams 'failure.'" He jabbed a piece of meat into his mouth. "Even Mateo could figure it out.""Hey!" Mateo yelped, almost dropping his fork. "I'm not that slo
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Chapter: Chapter 16Chapter 16: Digging in the DirtAdrian's POVI logged into the Laurent Holdings internal archive—the one buried under layers of encryption the public-facing team liked to pretend didn't exist.Officially, it didn't.Unofficially?It was where the bodies were buried.Private financial statements, board meeting minutes, restricted audits—the kind of stuff you don't attach to your glossy "we care about your skin and the planet" campaigns.Exactly what I needed.The moment I got access, the first thing that hit me was how bloated the files were. Hundreds of folders, each one dre
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